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43% of adults in England struggle with low #HealthLiteracy, that number jumps to 61% when the information includes numbers as well as words. This means many people find it hard to navigate the healthcare system, especially online

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"I think of myself both as an information or knowledge professional as well as an indexer and a librarian." Read how Carlos, one of our members, combines indexing with librarianship. www.indexers.org.uk/posts/indexi...

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📚 Join us for Unlocking eBooks for Innovation and Growth webinar on 19 March 12:30-1:30pm! Learn how libraries can create a sustainable and inclusive framework for eBook access. Delivered in partnership with @knowledgerights21.org & @inflect.bsky.social Register now: www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...

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Read #CILIP's evidence to Housing, Communities & Local Govt Committee to advocate for more sustainable funding for local authorities & how funding cuts to public libraries - over 50% since 2010 - have left councils struggling to meet these obligations. committees.parliament.uk/committee/17... 1/2

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Did you see the #DCMS Libraries Improvement fund will give £5.5 million to help public library services upgrade buildings and technology? From £270m Arts Everywhere Fund announced by Lisa Nandy yesterday. See what it means for #libraries in England. www.gov.uk/government/n...

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I've been waiting for more UK research and professional orgs speaking put about what's going on in the US in their field. Well done to CILIP for being one of the first that I've seen. US information practices have global impacts.

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📆SAVE THE DATES 2025 🔆Libraries Week: #LibrariesChangeLives 2-8 Jun. Info to follow. ✳️Green Libraries Week, 27 Oct – Nov 2. Focus on climate change & sustainability. Promoting the impactful work delivered by information professionals. www.cilip.org.uk/news/693446/...

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Did you know that #CILIP membership gives you access to a free legal helpline and confidential access to our Benevolent Fund set up to help CILIP members and their families through financial difficulties? Both ready to help in times of need. more info👇 cilip.org.uk/page/MemberB...

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🚨 Don't miss our Copyright Essentials Spring Training on Thurs 27 Feb & 6 Mar 2025, 9:30 AM – 1 PM. Perfect for library & info pros, whether you're new to copyright or need a refresher. Plus, it's CPD-certified 📢 Register now: cilip.org.uk/page/Copyrig... #CopyrightTraining #CPD

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📆Mark your calendars for the CILIP Copyright Conference on 22 May! Update your knowledge on copyright, AI & IP, rights retention and more. Plus, get access to the recording after the event! Register now: cilip.org.uk/page/Copyrig... #CILIPCopy25

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CILIP is concerned that the removal, hiding, and modification of data, research and other information resources by authorities in the USA is already starting to impede the vital work of UK information professionals. Read more👇 www.cilip.org.uk/news/693964/...

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Copyright Essentials Training: Final places available for February/ March! Give you and your library staff the copyright expertise to manage and enhance your collections. Don't miss out, book now👇 www.cilip.org.uk/news/693961/...

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📢CILIP Conference 2025 tickets are live! Don't miss the UK's leading event for the library, information and knowledge community! #CILIPConference Register now: cilipconference.org.uk

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Join us for the CILIP Copyright Conference on Thursday 22 May. Update your knowledge on copyright, licencing, AI, intellectual property and more, with expert presentations and in-depth discussions. #CILIPCopy25 Register now - early bird still available: www.cilip.org.uk/page/Copyrig...

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What's on at CILIP? @cilipeast.bsky.social: Enabling accessibility in libraries @cilipslg.bsky.social: Chartership & PKSB #MetadataDiscoveryGp: Coffee morning w @indexers.bsky.social @ciliplondon.bsky.social: #LibraryOn - a digital front door for #PublicLibraries www.cilip.org.uk/events/event...

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Our latest blog post is on combining indexing work with a library career. @carlosindex.bsky.social is a librarian who has added indexing to his field of expertise. In his post, he explains how he got started and how the two areas of work fit together:

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Librarians Change Lives: @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social celebrates & considers the current status of the library profession at a time of great change & challenge globally at this event. #LibrariesChangeLives Meet the two inspirational library speakers. visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/mar25/... 🧵⤵️1/4

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🎤 Woo hoo! Don't miss the @CarnegieMedals Webinar on 4th March, 12–1 PM, supported by @ALCS_uk. It’s free to join on Zoom – register now! 📚✨ carnegies.co.uk/carnegies-we... @jakehope.bsky.social @alcs-uk.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social #clilp #alcs #carnegiemedal #shadowerschoiceaward

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"I've progressed to become a library manager in the same branch I was an assistant. The L3 apprenticeship definitely helped me become a manager, increasing my knowledge, skills & confidence. It is valued by my employer." #SkillsForLife #NAW2025 www.cilip.org.uk/news/692959/...

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We’re thrilled to bring our popular Supplier Showcase back to the stunning grade II* listed 113 Chancery Lane in central London. Explore products, schedule 1:1 meetings and network! Register here for your free place: https//www.cilip.o...

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Just🔟days to go! Apply for a committee or section position at IFLA. Membership of one of @iflaglobal.bsky.social's many diverse groups is a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills, make new contacts and connections, and represent the UK library sector. www.cilip.org.uk/news/693285/...

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✨ Revealed: The stunning longlist for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Illustration! Huge congratulations to all the incredible illustrators featured. 🎉🎨 Check out the full list here: carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlists-announced #Carnegies2025 #BookSky @carnegiemedals.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social

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✨ Revealed: The wonderful longlist for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing! What an amazing list of talented writers, congratulations all!🎉🖊️ Check out the full list here: carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlists-announced #Carnegies2025 #BookSky @carnegiemedals.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social

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🔓 Join @cilip.bsky.social, KR21 & @inflect.bsky.social on 19 March (11:30 CET/12:30 GMT) to learn how we can unlock eBooks for innovation & growth 🚀! Get expert insights on the need to champion library-friendly eBook reforms 🎟️ Register: www.cilip.org.uk/event/unlock... #eBooks #eBookSOS #libraries

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It's #NationalApprenticeshipWeek and it's been almost 2-years since passing mine in @dchft.bsky.social. I wrote about that experience for @cilip.bsky.social and why I work in #libraries.

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📅 Don't miss out! The CILIP Online Copyright Conference is on Thursday 22 May. Update your knowledge on copyright, licensing, ethics, AI and more! Register today: cilip.org.uk/page/Copyrig... @NKorn

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📢CILIP is inviting researchers to undertake a gap analysis and consultation with sector experts to create a comprehensive review of training provision for leadership in the public library workforce in England. Find out more👇 cilip.org.uk/news/692550/...

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SAVE THE DATES 2025: Libraries Week: Libraries Change Lives will take place in June and  Green Libraries Week in October. Through a new campaign approach & schedule, CILIP will lead two separate annual campaigns with partners. Read more: cilip.org.uk/news/693446/...

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New analysis shows borrowing eBooks encourages reading & boosts eBook sales. Much food for thought here for publishers #WinWin www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/report-... Bravo @librariesconnected.bsky.social @biblioluke.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #eBooks #publishers #libraries

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Details of the @hiljnl.bsky.social Assistant Editor post are now also available via the @cilip.bsky.social Information Professional Jobs page: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/assista...

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For #LGBTQHistoryMonth CILIP LGBTQ+ Network invited Prof. Jana Funke discuss "100 Years of The Well of Loneliness" - a source of affirmation as well as alienating, offending & dividing audiences & how the novel can teach us about alienation & censorship today. www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...

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What's on at CILIP? @ukeig.bsky.social: Artificial intelligence for the sector @cilipeastmids.bsky.social Key issues, future trends @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social Activism in academia @cilipnw.bsky.social "Shut up & write” for Professional Registration CDE Fighting Erasure www.cilip.org.uk/events/event...

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This #ApprenticeshipWeek, Claire Laybats, #CILIP's Professional Services Development Manager reflects on four years of apprenticeship assessment at CILIP Pathways, and analyses how apprenticeships have impacted the sector. #SkillsForLife #NAW2025 www.cilip.org.uk/news/692959/...

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Great questions @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social on school libraries buff.ly/4hrX6zJ & reading buff.ly/42FDOlQ. Gathering basic data on school librarians, researching their impact, and sharing good practice would help reading and much more

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Have you ever thought about playing a bigger, more international role in your profession? Why not join one of @IFLA's special interest groups or committees? There are 42 groups to join in the upcoming IFLA elections. Read more & self-nominate by 4pm | 24 Feb. www.cilip.org.uk/news/news.as...

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LibraryOn's grant programme invested almost £1.5m in #PublicLibraries in 2023-24. The grants empowered libraries to increase their reach, accessibility & usage by enhancing their digital presence. Discover the programme's impact & explore the report: blogs.bl.uk/living-knowl...

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#CILIP is seeking researchers to conduct a landscape review of existing training provisions in leadership for the public library workforce in England. It will support the development of two new training modules. @ace_national funded Read the tender: www.cilip.org.uk/news/692550/...

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Thinking about Chartership? Join CILIP SLG for a free online practical workshop with experienced mentor Barbara Band! She’ll show you how to link your school library projects to the PKSB and portfolio evidence. More info in the following link: cilip.org.uk/events/Event... @cilip.bsky.social

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Bring your team along to engage in in-depth conversations with industry experts! Our 2025 Supplier Showcase is THE best place to gain valuable in-person insights and network. #SupplierShowcase Register now: www.cilip.org.uk/page/Supplie...

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There are 42 committees you could join in the 2025 IFLA elections! Academic & Research Libraries Bibliography Education and Training Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Government Libraries Knowledge Libraries Find out more & apply now👇 cilip.org.uk/news/690560/...

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One of the themes for this week is the importance of critical habits, including effective verification skills and the ability to detect misinformation. This free infographic provides a helpful overview of how to apply these skills to AI tools and content. @newslit.org newslit.org/educators/re...

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More discussion on X and @bsky.app, this time from @arc-southlondon.bsky.social Hope to see @nihr.bsky.social et al posting here more often. Concerns over misinformation and declining engagement see educational, research and public institutions continue to leave X arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/news-insight...

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You might not be actively looking for a new job, but it pays to ensure you know what jobs are out there and benchmark yourself against current advertised salaries. An easy way to do this is to sign up to receive our weekly job round up. Sign Up now👇 cilip.org.uk/general/cust...

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